Nintendo Download – Week of December 8th

What’s on tap for the eShop this week, you ask? Lucky for you I have just the answer. This week’s biggest “new” release is Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo on the 3DS. This newest update adds a ton of new content to the game for returning players and an even bigger experience than before for players who are new to the game.

Aside from that it’s a big week for the Virtual Console, at least I think so. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, a DS release, is available on the Wii U Virtual Console as is one of Samus’ most recent outings in Metroid Other M, which I very much enjoyed.

Head past the break for all of the most recent releases on the 3DS and Wii U.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo – There’s more to discover than ever before in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf—Welcome amiibo game. This updated version of Animal Crossing: New Leaf adds new features and activities, as well as support for all Animal Crossing series amiibo figures and cards. Discover new villagers, explore the Campground, and interact with characters—all with the tap of compatible amiibo cards or figures.

Virtual Console on Nintendo 3DS

Demon’s Crest – Firebrand must set off to recover the six magical stones of the Demon Crest before the realms of humans and demons fall into the hands of his evil nemesis, Phalanx. In this Super NES action platformer, breathe fire, claw walls and hover across seven intense levels as you fight to save the realms from eternal unrest.

Virtual Console on Wii U

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon – Discover the origin of classic character Marth in this Nintendo DS retelling of the original Fire Emblem game. Alternate turns with the enemy and shape your army to suit your strategy by selecting from dozens of units with unique spells, abilities and weapons. Each unit has its own strategic benefits, so guide them wisely or risk losing them on the battlefield.

Wii Retail on Wii U

Metroid: Other M – Join Samus for an action-packed space adventure that takes the best elements of first- and third-person gaming to create a seamless blend of gameplay, storytelling and cinematography. Players hold the Wii Remote controller sideways while navigating and battling in third person. However, at any moment, players can switch immediately to Wii Remote pointer controls to examine and explore the environments in a first-person perspective.

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